A lucky fan had the experience of a lifetime when music star Tinie Tempah performed just to her in a special one-on-one gig.

Katie Hobbs, 21, from Lower Earley, received the surprise of her life when the O2 Islington Academy was transformed by O2 from a packed concert hall to a gig for one in the first ever flash exit, the reverse of a flash mob where a busy place is spontaneously emptied in seconds.

Katie was picked from more than 2,000 hopefuls who applied on Facebook to participate in what was advertised as a live video performance.

“The intimate gig for 400 fans was transformed in a matter of seconds into the smallest concert that Tinie Tempah has ever played.

As Tinie Tempah performed a number of his hits, including Pass Out and Frisky, to the packed out venue, 399 fans left the dance floor to leave Katie to enjoy a dedicated, one-to-one performance of Tinie Tempah’s latest single Wonderman.

The flash exit was created by O2 to show the lengths it will go to when thinking of its customers.

Phil Griffin, a renowned documentary maker, directed the 399 fans out of the room while Katie enjoyed her special performance and danced with the star.

Katie said: “This has been the most amazing day of my life.

“Getting an exclusive gig from Tinie was simply incredible.

“I had no idea what was happening and before I knew it I was getting a solo performance from my favourite act.

“Having a personal performance was unreal. It just seems completely surreal now, I don’t think I’ll ever get over it.”

“It was the best day of my life.”

Talking about his smallest gig to date on March 30, Tinie Tempah said: “I owe my success to my fans, and being able to interact with them when I play live is the greatest feeling.

“I’ve played all sorts of gigs in all sorts of venues but never one like this before. It’s definitely my tiniest gig ever but it’s also my best.”

Footage of Katie’s reaction was shown in a special 60-second advert during Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday, April 23, and can be watched online.

To watch footage of the event and to see Katie’s reaction to her one-on-one gig with Tinie Tempah go to www.thinkingofkatie.co.uk